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year 1896, by ALMA F. CALLICOTTE, in 
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HE composition of these few 
poems was suggested to my 
mind while meditating upon 
the principles taught in the 
words of our Saviour: ''Ren- 
der unto Ceasar the things that are 
Ceasar's, and unto God the things that 
are God's." 

May the spirit of the author and 
the finisher of our faith, direct the 
mind and influence the heart of each 
reader in such a manner as to awaken 
a longing desire for the enjoyment of 
that sweet freedom which in Christ 
Jesus alone is found. 

Shouid this little book prove a 
means in God's hands of saving one 
soul, the author will one day thank 
God that her labor was not in vain. 



Sketch of the Author's Life. 



I was born in Butler county, Iowa, March 
29, 1863. 

Soon after my father purchased a farm in 
Franklin county, five miles south of Hamp- 
ton city; this I remember as my childhood's 
home. 

Here the sunlight of lOve cast, as it were, 
a rosy tint over the morning of life. Upon 
reaching my fifth summer, being passion- 
ately fond of books, it was with a mingled 
feeling of pride and joy, I received the 
title "school-girl." 

For three brief years, my life was one of 
unalloyed pleasure and happiness. But I was 
to early learn that the pleasures of this life 
are fleeting. When eight years old my 
eyes began troubling me; two years later 
I was compelled to give up school on ac- 
count of deficiency of sight. At the age of 
fourteen, the last hope of having vision re- 
stored being blighted, I entered the Vinton 
(Iowa) college for the education of the blind. 
When in my sixteenth year I lost my sight 
entirely. It was about this time my father 
met with financial loss. The old farm fell 
into the hands of strangers and my parents 
started on a westward march for the purpose 
of seeking a new home. 



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Uncle Sam making the most liberal offer, 
the sunny plains of Kansas became their 
choice of residence. 

In the spring of 1880 I entered the Kan- 
sas City Institute for the Blind, finishing the 
course of studies in 1885. 

In the meantime, my parents having se- 
cured a deed for a quarter section of land, 
sold out and moved to Sheridan county, 
that I might enter upon a homestead cam- 
paign. 

On the 23d of May, 1890, I was married to 
F. M. Callicotte, of Carnero, Kansas. In 
July, 1891, I made final proof on my home- 
stead, father's death occurring on the 12th 
day of the same month; the beloved hus- 
band and father having been carried to his 
last resting place, I, in company with my 
widowed mother, boarded a westward-bound 
train for Denver, Colorado— she to find a 
home with my sister Florence, in Colorado 
City, I to join my husband, who a few 
months previous had gone to Colorado. 

We soon disposed of our Kansas home, 
preferring to locate in this state. 

December 28, 1892, a blue-eyed baby girl 
came to our home. Little Halo is now past 
three years old, and of a truth we can say 
her loving little heart and cunning ways 
add greatly to the enjoyment of life. 

ALMA F. CALLICOTTE. 

New Winsdor, Colorado, October, 1896. 




MRS. ALMA F. CALLICOTTE. 



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Page 

The Old Home 15 

A New Home 18 

Ellen 21 

Earth's Greatest Hero 24 

The Hidden Treasure 29 

God's Word My Guide 31 

Lucifer 33 

Improve The Present 38 

The Creation 40 

God's Memorial of Creation 42 

The National Reform 44 

Lesson Taught By a Little Leaf 56 

The Resurection 58 

Angel's Warning 6a 



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The Old Home 



On the bank of the creek that old house 

still stands, 
Where I lived when in childhood's gay- 
hours ; 
By the meadow and grove, where I used 

to rove, 
And there gather the beautiful flowers. 
How happy I was at the close of each day, 
When the whippoorwill was singing his lay- 
As the sun disappeared in the distant west. 
When the day's work was done, and all 
were at rest. 



I've been thinking, to-night, of the days now 

past, 
When I lived with my father and mother; 
Not a care did I know when I used to go 
To school with my dear sister and brother. 
But those days are fled, as I once before 

said; 
We are parted, I hope not forever; 
If on earth we ne'er meet, this thought is 

so sweet: 
We'll clasp hands beyond death's chilling 

river. 



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It is true my dear sister, no more we will 

meet, 
At that house on the farm in old Franklin; 
For the farm is now sold to strangers, I'm 

told. 
And our loved ones live far from dear 

Hampton. 
Will happy days ever be ours again— 
When our father we'll meet, and dear 

mother? 
I sometimes think not; then I say, 'tis luy 

lot, 
To behold all my earthly joys smother. 

I passed by the old house, last summer in 

June; 
The cherry and crab apple trees were in 

bloom. 
And birds in the trees, both the robin and 

wren. 
Fain welcomed me back to my old home 

again. 
I paused in the path leading down to the 

creek; 
The sparkling water continued to flow 
Beneath its green banks; and swift over the 

stones. 
Just as it did in the long time ago. 

I sigh when I think of the past, but in vain, 
For I cannot recall those days back again! 



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loved ones, where are you? Dear home 

of my youth, 
Made merry with happiness, goodness and 

tinith, 
Must I leave thee behind and far away 

roam 
To some distant country and find a new 

home? 
Then, forever, farewell! though it causes 

pain, 

1 never can visit the old farm again. 




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A New Home 



Nineteen years have passed in sailing 

Tlirougli life's ocean's playful foam; 
Still the memory wanders backward 

To my childhood's happy home; 
But the heart has ceased to sorrow 

For those scenes in days of yore; 
Now the eye of faith beholdeth, 

Richer treasures on before. 

Every present moment bringeth 

Duties pleasant to perform; 
Thus with thankful heart I labor 

Fearing not the threatening storm. 
Tliough the clouds of persecution 

To my vision now appear, 
I shall reach that promised haver. 

Lasting as eternal years. 

Here is no abiding city; 

But I look for one to come; 
And I praise the Heavenly Father 

For that promised future home. 
Here from place to place I wander, 

As life's voyage I pursue; 
But my bark shall reach the harbor. 

In the glorious earth made new. 



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I rejoice in tribulation, 

Trusting in the Holy Word; 
Thanks to God, who always causeth 

Me to triumph in the Lord. 
Soon these light afflictions ended. 

We shall meet no more to roam, 
There to praise our dear Redeemer, 

In our happy Eden home. 

When the Tree of Life is given. 

Where the living waters gleam, 
I shall taste its fruits delicious. 

Drink of that life-giving stream; 
Though sweet childhood's home is cherished, 

Yet the present moments bring 
Joys surpassing bygone hours. 

As a future bliss I sing. 

Thus the past, the present, future 

Linked together all the way. 
Brighter grows the Christian's pathway, 

E'en unto the perfect day. 
Peace and joy lend consolation, 

Faith and hope bring perfect bliss; 
In life's loom each pilgrim weaving 

Robes of Jesus' righteousness. 

Now from gloiy unto glory, 

And from faith to.faith we go. 
Adding courage, knoAvledge, wisdom. 

While in grace we daily grow. 
When the sowing an4 the reaping 



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Of this transient life are past, 
We shall with the dear Redeemer 
Reach our heavenly home at last. 

Let the living Word renew us, 

Comfort, strengthen every day. 
When the Lord to earth returning, 

Former things shall pass away; 
Praise His name! Yes, sing hosanna! 

We shall enter heaven's dome. 
Sons of God, heirs of the kingdom— 

Ah, the glories of that home! 




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Ellen 



All iu the house, except myself, lie sweetly 
sleeping; 
The clock strikes twelve, and breaks the 
"silence of the night; 
The moon, so softly through my little 
window peeping, 
Across the bed reflects its silver light. 

One year ago death claimed a dear one from 
our number; 
She passed away while flowers were in 
bloom; 
We cannot wake her from that silent, 
breathless slumber; 
The green grass now is growing o'er her 
tomb. 

Again this summer night I seem to hear 
her singing 
The songs she used to sing in days of 
yore; 
Again I hear my darling sister's clear voice 
ringing; 
Oh, Ellen! Shall we never see thee more? 

Sometimes it sems just like a dream of 
sorrow. 



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Which at the dawn of day shall all be 
clear ; 
That we shall wake upon the coming mor- 
row, 
And find our long-lost sister, Ellen, here. 



Would I could deck her grave Avith choicest 
flowers, 
And place an immortelle above her head; 
Would I could spend the solemn Sabbath 
hours 
Waiting there beside the silent dead! 



The twining rose-bush I could love and 
cherish. 
And watch its blossoms while they were 
in bloom. 
Though, like our darling, soon the rose 
would perish; 
Its bright leaves wither and decay upon 
her tomb. 



But, in a little while, we hope to meet thee. 

When the toilsome journey of this life is 

o'er. 

Oh, what a happy time in heaven to greet 

thee 

At home, beside the river's shining shore I 



Oh, to be there, and share sweet heaven's 
pleasures ! 
A crown to wear, and in our hands a harp! 
God will bestow all these unfading treas- 
ures; 
Good-bye! 'Tis but a little while we part. 



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Earth's Greatest Hero 



Listen, my children, and jou shall hear 
Of a wonderful rider— not Paul Revere- 



Who mounted his steed to sound forth an 

alarm. 
While hastening ouAvard past village and 

farm. 
No; 'tis a rider seeking not worldly fame, 
Though of royal descent— Christ Jesus, by 

name. 

Gentle, serene this hero, and pure, 
His enemies' safety rode he to secure; 
Wonderful rider on a colt, thus we read, 
Noted not for beauty nor swiftness of speed; 
Thus into Jerusalem, humble and meek, 
Christ journeyed one day our redemption to 
seek. 

Onward he rode; hosannas were sung. 
And over his pathway, palm branches were 

flung; 
A cross there awaited, not worldly renown; 
Though King of that nation they thought 

him to crown, 
The just for the unjust himself freely gave. 
To purchase our pardon— redeem from the 

grave. 



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"Blessed is He who cometh," they cry, 

"In the name of the Lord!"— but Jesus must 

die; 
The plan of redemption was centered in 

Him; 
He was the Redeemer from sorrow and sin. 
No rider was ever so valiant and brave 
As He, meek and lowly, almighty to save. 

We sing the praises of Paul Revere, 
And of Sheridan's ride we so often hear; 
On such heroes depended our nation's weal; 
We remember the ride of Jennie McNiel, 
Their braveiy exalted o'er land and o'er 

sea; 
JBut where is the hero of blue Galilee? 

Listen, children, the story is true; 
Though often repeated, it ever seems new; 
His ride to the city accomplished at length. 
In the garden alone, Christ pleaded for 

strength ; 
All those who were with Him had fallen 

asleep. 
Unable with Jesus that sad watch to keep. 

Wonderful love! again we repeat. 

How cruel nails pierced both his hands and 

his feet; 
^Midst thunders and lightnings, midst dark- 
ness and gloom. 



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He gave up liis life; Avlien in Joseph's new 
tomb 

They laid him away, each bright prospect 
had fled; 

What more could they hope for? their Mas- 
ter was dead. 



Must the grave bury every fond thought 
That message from heaven by angels had 

wrought ? 
No Saviour from soitow, no power to keep, 
Is death a grim monster, an eternal sleep,. 
This Galilee Hero a mere lump of clay, 
And would lay down his life to mold and 

decay ? 

Most cheering thought! We know it is said 
In the Word of the Lord, Christ rose from 

the dead; 
And all shall come forth from the land and 

the sea; 
The grave cannot triumph— our Lord has 

the key. 
He said when on earth with the children of 

men, 
"I go to my Father, but will come again." 

Listen, my children, to what I say: — 
Beware of the perils impending to-day; 
Men's hearts, once courageous, are quaking 
with fear; 



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Our nation is ruined; wlio'll save— Paul 

Revere? 
Ah, no; 'tis this rider; He's coming again 
In bright clouds of heaven— Hosanna! Amenl 

Tliougli Freedom's flag continues to Avave, 
No political arm this nation can save; 
Her liberty sleeps to awake never more — 
Her prosperous days of rejoicing are o'er. 
Men cry— "Peace and safety;" destruction 

is sure; 
Seek refuge in Jesus— your freedom secure. 

Kingdoms of earth are passing away 
Swift as the moments of a bright sum- 
mer's day. 
"My kingdom," said Jesus, "is not of this 

world;" 
A banner of loyalty now is unfurled, 
The Sabbath of rest is forever a sign 
Of the true Sanctifier and knowledge divine. 

Tyrannical laws, human-made creeds, 

Are not what a country of righteousness 

needs. 
No one representing the kingdom of light 
The laws will employ of the kingdoms of 

night, 
Enforcing religion men's conscience to kill. 
Christ pleads with the sinner: "Come, all ye 

who will." 



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God so loved the ^YOl•ld, after the fall 
He sent the Redeemer a Saviour for all; 
What a gift from the Father! Let us re- 
joice 
And as free moral agents, make our own 

choice. 
The Son of Jehovah Avill ever refrain 
Lajing hold on earth's powers, subjects to 
gain. 

•Christ comes, but not this nation to save; 
The flag of His kingdom will float o'er its 

grave; 
The powers of darkness shall crumble and 

fall 
When the light of God's splendor beams 

down upon all; 
The dead shall arise from the cold, silent 

tomb, 
The beautiful Rose of fair Sharon shall 

bloom. 

The earth in her beauty the Lord shall re- 
store. 
And loved ones shall meet there to part 

nevermore ; 
Through years of eternity, praises we'll sing 
To earth's greatest Hero— our Heavenly 

King; 
Such a message of love the angels did bear, 
And all who receive it, Christ's glory may 
share. 



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The Hidden Treasure 



*'And it was meant for me — this unseen 

treasure ; 
I'll seek until I find its hiding place." 
The sinking sun shone through the open 

window, 
And falling on his brow, lit up his face 
Forming a i^icture most beautiful to behold. 

"It is not hidden in the mines of Utah, 

Nor in the Colorado mines of gold;" 

His face grew brighter as these words were 

spoken— 
'Twas but a child who uttered them; I'm 

told 
He scarce had reached his -thirteenth sum- 
mer. 



"I need not climb the top of some high 

mountain. 
Nor sail the great Pacific waters o'er; 
Where shall I search? Why ask me such 

a question? 
My answer is, 'E'en at my very door 
It lies before me, just within my grasp.' 



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*'I see it in each tiny bud and flower; 
I gather it in snowflakes, pure and wliite; 
Rising, I go forth in tlie morning- 
All day I search for it, and when comes 

night, 
Sweet undisturbed repose I then enjoy. 

^'I gaze out through the open window^; 
I catch a gleam of yonder running brook; 
Liet me enjoy the picture but one moment; 
I'll then return again unto my book, 
Which speaks of far-off foreign lands un- 
known to me. 

^'A fearful battle I to-day am fighting, 

Though only thirteen I am bound to win; 

Hard study— books and slate my only weap- 
ons, 

While o'er some rule my weary eyes grow 
dim. 

Forward I press, with still unwearied zeal. 

"O knowledge! purest gem of richest jewels! 
All hope, all happiness within thee lies; 
Thou are to me as water to the ocean, 
As flowers to the land, as stars to skies 
When all the earth is wrapt in silent night." 



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God's Word My Guide 



No creeds, no disciplines propel 

A living faith, this message swell; 

The law of liberty is giv'n 

To guide the w'anderer's feet to heav'n. 

Hearers and doers here below 

Shall all its strength and beauty know; 

No creed, no creed, except God's w^ord 

Religious liberty preferred. 

"Come unto Me, I am the way. 

The lamp that lighteth unto day; 

An invitation rich and true 

I freely offer unto you;" 

Thus pleads the Saviour: "Sinner, come, 

Believe, receive; I'll guide thee home; 

Tread not thy wand'ring, Avayw^ard path— 

I'll intercede in thy behalf." 

When I resolved Christ's call to heed, 

I thought, no disci ipiue, no creed, 

Shall lead me through this world of strife; 

God's word shall be my guide through life; 

AVithin His church my home shall be 

Through ages of eternity; 

This song of praise shall ever swell — 

He ransomed me from sin and hell. 



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Thus in the name of Christ our Lord, 
According to his Holy Word, 
I was baptized— an outward sign 
Of God's love in this heart of mine. 
That I may glorify His name 
Who on the cross was put to shame, 
And all the sins of men did bear; 
This is my earnest daily prayer. 

Spirit of truth, oh, life divine, 
May all thy promises be mine; 
May living faith in me abide, 
And God's word ever be my guide; 
Then all the snares in vain shall be 
To lead me. Father, far from Thee. 
For nothing can Thy promise break- 
Keep me, I ask, for Jesus' sake. 




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Lucifer 



Liicifor, sou of the morning. 

First covering cliernb above, 
Honored of God next to Jesus, 

Possessor of infinite love; 
Created an upright being, 

God's throne and its raptures to share, 
Highest in power and glory. 

Of all the inhabitants there. 

Perfect in beauty; in wisdom 

Excelling the angels of light, 
Heaven rejoiced in thy presence — 



A creature so lovely and bright; 
There with the Eternal in heaven. 

With blessings surpassing our dreams. 
Glory enshrouding the Father 

Reflected on thee golden beams. 

Once in the Garden of Eden 

Thy beauty and comeliness shone, 
And unto thee a covering 

Became each rare an:l precious stone. 
Upon the holy mount of God 

So often there a welcomed guest, 
'^Nlidst stones of fire, up and down 

Thy feet have trod— Jehovah blest. 



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Lucifer, son of the moruing, 

Thy ways were all perfect and free 
From the day thou wast created 

'Till sin was discovered in thee. 
Brightness corrupted thy wisdom, 

Rai'e beauty uplifted thine heart. 
Covering cherub, what folly 

From virtue and truth to depart. 

Envy arose in thy bosom 

With evil desire to reign; 
Thus sprang up discord in heaven. 

Resulting in eternal shame. 
I will ascend into heaven. 

My throne high exalted shall be 
Above the stars of Jehovah, 

His subjects shall bow down to me. 

Suoh were thoughts Lucifer cherished. 

And forth from the throne he did go, 
To walk with angelic beings, 

The seeds of contention to sow. 
His holy office forgotten 

As prince of the angels above. 
Where heaven's intelligents worship 

The Father of Infinite Love. 

Calling the Father a tyrant, 

Selfish, exacting, and stern, 
Unyielding, entreating the angels 

Such love, all pretention, to spurn. 



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Legions of angels receiving 
The words of deception and wrong, 

Joined the rebellion, deserting 
The holy, the unselfish throng. 

Why did not the Father destroy 

This great instigator of woe, 
Nipping in bud the rebellion 

E're earth with her sics did o'erflow? 
To some this question unanswered, 

A seeming injustice doth rest. 
Reader, consider one moment 

The right of continued contest. 

• 

Beginning, the arch deceiver 

Who wiser than Daniel of old. 
Pronounced the Father a tyrant — 

Time would this injustice unfold. 
Charges against the Eternal 

Would have been established by proof, 
If God at the first had destroyed 

This great adversai'y of truth. 

Thus opened a controvers3%— 

Gross darkness arrayed against light, 
Christ teaching by perfect example, 

God's law dealing justice is right. 
Pure righteousness the law proclaims, 

God's loving character makes known, 
Justice and mercy it maintains 

Forever on Jehovah's throne. 



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Just here the controversy lies; 

For Satan would the law efface, 
And all mankind would fain deprive 

Of heaven's gift— the Lord's free grace. 
But Michael and his angels fought 

And overcame this artful foe 
Who with his angels ever sought 

The law of God to overthrow. 

Therefore, ye heavens, now rejoice, 

Likewise all ye who in them dwell; 
The angels who God's laAV transgressed 

With Lucifer from heaven fell. 
Think not the prophets and the law 

Christ would destroy. Did not he say, 
"Fear God, and His commandments keep- 

My words shall never pass away?" 

Now all unlike his former state, 

Where love and purity were found, 
Is Satan's present dwelling place — 

He wanders o'er unhallowed ground. 
Woe to inhabitants of earth! 

For, knowing that his time is short. 
As roaring lions seek their prey. 

The devil seeks (iod's plan to thwart. 

Deception, flatterj^ Avere spent 
Upon the woman— sad her fate! 

When, reaching forth her hand, she took 
Forbidden fruit and boldly ate, 

A flood of evil overspread 



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The earth where once, sin all unknown, 
A robe of glory could be seen 
Reflected from the Father's throne. 

Wars, pestilence, and famine mark 

The path of Lucifer's career, 
Pain, sorrow, anguish fill the heart, 

The world is cold and dark and drear. 
Sin, the transgression of the law, 

Sends forth a sickly poison breath, 
Nipping the buds of purit.y— 

The wages of all sin is death. 

To those who would God's children be. 

Temptation Satan offers each. 
Gird up the loins of your mind, 

The Father's ten commandments teach. 
Ne'er shall the controversy end 

Till that appointed day appears, 
When Christ Emmanuel shall come 

To banish earthly doubts and fears. 

Bathed in the waves of perfect bliss, 

God's children who have kept His law, 
Triumphant, on the sea of glass, 

Shall stand, as John in vision saw. 
No more a sin-cursed earth shall groan, 

No more the saints shall be annoyed, 
When Jesus comes to claim his own, 

And the destroyer is destro.ved. 



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Improve the Present 

The joys long gone by we so frequently 
mention, 

The beautiful future attracts our attention; 

To-day, with its duties, is sadly neglected 

By dwelling on things that are past or ex- 
pected. 

Precious moments are lost in vain expec- 
tation 

Of future events born of imagination. 

Opportunities fly; make haste to receive 
them, 

God's words never fail if we'll only believe 
them. 

Grieve not for the past— present moments 

are given, 
That we may rejoice in the message of 

heaven; 
Gird on the armor: weary not in repeating 
God's plan of redemption— the moments are 

fleeting. 

To those who love Jesus, and wait his ap- 
pearing, 

All things work together for good— Oh, how 
cheering! 



Clirist said, "lu the world ye shall have 

tribulation," 
But let us rejoice,— 'tis our purification. 

Each moment improved means a due prep- 
aration 

For Christ's second coming— the great con- 
summation, 

When all the redeemed of the Father's cre- 
ation 

Return unto Zion, a glorified nation. 




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The Creation 



The glories of creation, 

So wonderfully great, 
Speak of a loving Father 

AVho did all things create; 
He breathed upon the waters. 

He spake and there was light, 
He measured out the darkness, 

Called forth the day and night. 

The firniament created. 

He formed the land and seas; 
Grass and herbs sprang into life 

And fruit-producing trees; 
Sun, moon and stars appearing. 

Afforded earth her light.— 
The greater ruled by day, 

The lesser ruled by niglit. 

Creeping things tln-oughout the land, 
The cattle, beast and bird 

Lived, moved, and were created 
By power of God's word. 

When all these things were finished 
According to His plan. 

In the image of His Son 
The Lord created man. 



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And placed him in the garden 

'Mid fruits and blossoms rare, 
Made woman for his help-meet— 

They were a sinless pair. 
The six daj^s' work was ended, 

The seventh day, God blessed, 
And sanctified His Sabbath, 

Therein is holy rest. 

Remember thou the Sabbath, 

And it shall ever bring 
Thoughts of creative power 

And Christ your coming King. 
Now let creation's anthem 

From every tongue be heard; 
All things the Father did create 

And keeps them by His word. 




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God's Memorial of Creation 



The fourth commandment— few can tell 
Just how it reads,— rang out a bell; 
The seventh day, God's day of rest, 
Our Lord did sanctify and bless; 
In heaven-born beauty let it shine, 
An emblem of His power divine; 
Memorial of creation's day 
To all who will His law obey. 

Thy kingdom come; then all shall dwell 
Safe, safe at home,— still chimes the bell; 
In triumph, Christ in glory come, 
And let the Father's will be done,— 
Blot out all sin, yea, end all strife; 
Give to the pure eternal life. 
Redemption's song shall swell, shall swell. 
When in the earth, made new, we dwell. 

AVas it the music of the bell 
While ringing did this precept tell? 
Or does the Father to us say: 
"The Sabbath is the seventh day?" 
Full well we know these words were given 
By one who made the earth and heaven; 
The Sabbath comes a heavenly dower- 
Memorial of creative power. 



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Then, if you would Christ's kingdom share, 
Remember the disciple's prayer 
That all the precepts of God's will, 
The Saviour maj' in j'ou fulfill. 
We are not duty bound to feast 
Upon the words of pope or priest;— 
The fourth commandment does not say 
That Sunday is the Sabbath day. 



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The National Reform 



As an angry, rushing river, 

Or a most destructive storm, 
Bursting forth in all its fury, 

Comes the National Reform. 
For the cry of peace and safety, 

Which resounds from shore to shore, 
Is a sign of swift destruction. 

God proclaims in sacred lore.^ 

This is now a Christian nation; 

Man no labor shall perform 
On the Sabbath of Jehovah. 

Says the National Reform. 
But these National Reformers, 

Full of boasting, full of pride, 
For the worship of the image - 

God's commandment set aside. 

The rest-day to be remembered 

These reformers have reversed, — 
The commandment ^ of Jehovah 

Reads the seventh, not the first. 
If they loved the truths of heaven, 

They would keep the holy day, 
And would grant their fellows freedom 

To accept or disobey.* 



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Clamoring for civil power, 

These blind leaders of the blind ^ 
Think to Christianize the nation 

By compelling all mankind. 
Holy prophets,'' the disciples,' 

And the Saviour* did forewarn, 
That deception might not lead ns 

In this National Reform. 

Carefully the Book of Daniel 

And the Revelation search,** 
To obtain divine instruction 

Of the great apostate church. 
Of four universal kingdoms 

Daniel speaks in language plain; ^ 
Power to each king Avas given 

For a universal reign.'" 

Assyrians ruled triumphant; 

These the Persians overthrew. 
Later years the Grecian power 

Medo-Persia did subdue. 
Next appears the Roman kingdom — 

Pagan first, then papal beast; 
For twelve hundred years and sixty 

Persecution never ceased. 

From the character and power 
Which this dreadful beast displays, 

We may gather information,— 
Lessons for the latter days." 

Rapidly his strength developed, 



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Only evil, his intent; 
To destroy, yea, to devour. 
All his energies were bent. 



In ^- ten parts Rome was divided; 

These ten horns do symbolize." 
In a vision God gave Daniel, 

A "little horn did arise;" 
Three from out the ten uprooted 

By a well-constructed plan; 
For this little horn of Daniel 

Represents a sinful man.^'* 

Waxed he strong, and tierce, and sinful; 

War against the saints was made.^'' 
Nothing did his progress hinder. 

Nor ought his cruel power stayed. 
Nothing did his progress hinder? 

I would like just here to say, 
After that the Holy Spirit 

Was withdrawn from out his way." 



Then we know the great red dragon 

All his power did bestow 
On the beast of Dfiniel's vision, 

In the days of long ago.^** 
After which, the Roman kingdom 

In the papal form held sway; 
We may only learn its horrors 

In the final judgment day! 



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Of the ceaseless persecution 

Wliicli UiDOu God's children fell 
By her instruments of torture. 

Human tongue can never tell! 
Hundreds, thousands, millions perished. 

Thus historians relate; 
All this cruelty resulted 

From uniting church and state! 

Constantine, a Roman ruler. 

Known as Constantine the Great, 
An alliance formed with bishops 

For uniting church and state. 
To promulgate heathen worship. 

In three hundred twenty-one, 
Passed a law for Sunday-keeping; 

Thus the evil work went on. 

Soon these treacherous acts were strength- 
ened. 

When, five hundred thirty-three. 
Power to the pope Avas given 

In Justinian's decree. 
One by one, laws were enacted. 

Union of the church and state 
Was established by the Romans 

In five hundred thirty-eight. 

AVheu a wife who leaves her husband. 

To another man is wed, 
She committeth &)rnication; ^'*' 

This is what the Saviour said. 



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Thus this church is called a harlot, 

For her husband she did leave, 
And became the wife of Ccesar. 

By the state, she did conceive. 

Kings of earth with her committeth 

Fornication day by day.-'^ 
She can bring forth nothing holy. 

Living in adultry! 
If these National Keformers 

Could their mother church behold, 
They would understand the Scriptures, 

How for naught themselves they've sold.-' 

But to Avarn them of their danger, 

We shall speak in their behalf:— 
In the book of Revelation 

God presents her photograph. -- 
Whatsoever things are written -^ 

By the Lord, we can but say 
Are to shield us from all evil,— 

Pointing out the narrow way. 

Carefully each feature study 

As she journeys through the land. 
Clothed in fascinating colors, 

With a golden cup in hand 
Filled with filth of fornication. 

Which betrays her evil state. 
Read the name upon her forehead,— 

Mystery, Babylon the Great.'* 



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Ouoe agaiu we call attentiou 

To the workings of the beast, 
In the days of tribiUatiou -^ 

When the persecution ceased. 
He, a deadly wound receiving,-" 

For a time, is seen to wane; 
But the Bible plainly teaches 

He supremacj^ shall gain. 

Revelation, thirteenth chapter, 

Daniel's prophecy makes plain, 
Showing how the Roman kingdom 

Ruling power shall regain; 
Here another beast appeareth,-^ 

With two horns which symbolize 
Civil and religious power. 

In some nation to arise. 

Lamb-like tirst, this new-born creature, 

But his might was soon increased; 
Then he exercised his power, 

And an image to the beast 
Was accomplished by uniting 

Church and state. Amazed we stand; 
For this beast of Revelation 

Kr presents our oivn fair land! 

In the year of eighteen hundred, 

February, sixty-three, 
The first move in this direction 

Was effected; for, you see 



Representatives united . 

When from seven states they came, 
And as National Reformers, 

Have obtained a world-wide fame. 

January twenty-seven, 

Eighteen hundred sixty-four, 
At a national convention 

These reformers met once more; 
Resolutions were adopted, 

And to Congress they did send 
A petition for that body 

Their religion to defend. 

Woman's Christian Temperance Union 

With this movement did unite; 
Next the Prohibition party 

Dashing in with all their might, 
Followed by the Sabbath Union, 

Eighteen hundred eighty-eight, 
Sought religious legislation, — 

Union of the church and state. 

Then the chief originator 
.Of the movement, did appeal 

Unto Cardinal Gibbons, thinking 
To make sure our nation's weal; 

Ah, methinks I see the cardinal- 
First he muses, then he laughs, 

O'er the contents of that letter 
From the Reverend Mr. Crafts. 



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To be sure, the cardinal's answer 

Was in favor of the plan, 
*'I admit your esteemed favor," 

Wrote he to this reverend man. 
To dispense with Sunday labor, 

Cardinal Gibbons would of course 
Favor Sunday legislation,— 
* Rigidly its law'S enforce. 

This declared a Christian nation 

February, 'ninety-two, 
Makes these National Reformers 

Still more eager to pursue 
Every lover of pure freedom, 

And to silence those w-ho say 
*'God's commandment reads the seventh 

Is the holy Sabbath day." 

Now these National Reformers 

In the great religious field. 
Sow the seeds of persecution 

Which shall carnal fruitage yield. 
All the power of the former -** 

Shall the latter beast display; 
The last point of truth disputed 

Is Jehovah's Sabbath day.-^ 

The formation of the image 
To the beast so near complete. 

Tell me. Christian, are you ready 
This great issue for to meet? 

Can you w-ith an understanding 



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And with love, the message give— ^" 
Warn the people of their danger, 
Bid them look to Christ and liveV^^ 



John beheld a mighty angel 

In the midst of heaven fiy,^- 
With the everlasting Gospel 

And to every nation cry: — 
"Fear the Lord, to Hhn give glory, 

Lo, the jndgment hour is here! 
Render homage to thy Maker, 

Soon the Saviour shall appear." 



Swift another angel followed ^^ 

With a message, crying loud:— 
"Babylon is fallen, fallen.— 

That great city once so proud, 
For the people of all nations 

Of her wine she made to drink; ^* 
Wine of wrath, of fornication. 

Now with Babylon they sink." 

After these, another angel, '^ 

Clothed with power from on high. 
All the earth with glory lightened. 

And with mighty voice did ciy: — 
"Worship not the beast or image,^" 

Wine of wrath of God shall fill 
Up the cup of indignation; 

Those who fail to do God's will, 



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*'Shall receive the bitter portion; 

Joyfully refuse to give 
Homage to the beast or image — 

Turn to Jesus, look and live. 
In the lake that burns with fire,^' 

With the beast, the wicked go; 
But through Christ, the righteous triumph 

Over death, the last great foe.^" 

*'Here are they who God's commandments 

And the faith of Jesus keep.^® 
Holy angels round them hover, 

Never slumber, never sleep; *" 
But with vigilance and patience 

Tenderly the saints protect. 
That the image of the Father 

All His people may reflect." 

Read, and prayerfully inquire:— 

"Father, do these truths belong 
To our day? Oh, may I ever 

Choose the right, and from the wrong 
Send the angels to protect me. 

Father, shield me from the storm; 
Help me understand the errors 

Of this National Reform." 



^I. Thes.. 5:3. 

■-'Rev. 13:14, 15; Cli. 14:9-12. 

=*Ex., 20:8-11. 

^ John, 12:47; Matt.. 7:12. 

'Matt., 15: 14. 



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* Isa., 2: 2-5. Compare what the people say- 
here with what the Lord says in verse 6^ 
and Joel, 3:9-14. 

' II. Thes., 2: 1-12; II. Tim., 3: 1-5. 

* Matt, 24:3-5. 

"Dan., 7:20-25; Rev., 13: 1-10; Ch. 17:1-6. 

«Dan., 2:36-40; Ch. 7:2-7, 17. 

^^ Dan., 2: 38, 39 and onward. 

^^Rom., 15:4. 

^-Dan., 7:7. 

^^Dan., 7:24. 

"Dan.^7:8. 

'' Dan., 7: 20; II. Thes., 2:3, 4. 

^«Dan. 7:21. 

"II. Thes., 2:7. 

^"^Rev., 13:2. 

^^Matt, 5:32; Rom., 7:3; Rev., 17:5. 

=^"Rev., 18:3. 

^^^Isa., 52:3. 

^^Rev., 17:3, 4. 

=^=' I. Cor., 10 : 11. 

**Rev., 17:5. 

"Matt, 24:29; Marlv, 13:24. 

2«Rev., 13:3. 

"Rev., 13:11. 

==« Rev., 13:12. 

^'♦John, 5:16-18. 

3° Matt, 10:16; Gal., 5:6. 

^^ John, 1:29; Ch. 3:14, 15. 

3- Rev., 14:6, 7. 

«^Rev., 14:8. 

"Rev., 18:3. 



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35 Rev., 18:1, 2. 
^«Rev., 14:9-12. 
"Rev., zO:10. 
^I. Cor., 15:26. 
3^ Rev., 14: 12 
^'Heb., 1:14; Ps. 



91:11. 




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Lesson Taught By a Little Leaf. 



A beautiful carpet, gold, crimson and green. 
All through the great forest one day could 

be seen. 
When a servant of God by one little leaf, 
Was more fully convinced of that blessed 

belief. 

Yes, one little leaf of a very rich brown 
Let go of the tree and came rustling down; 
'Tw^as whirled in the air by the wind, round 

and round. 
At the feet of our pastor it fell to the 

ground. 

And these are the words that the little leaf 

said. 
As the minister, listening, bent down his 

head: 
*'Live chiefly for others, and tlien you will be 
More like the Redeemer, who suffered for 

thee." 

The grain had been gathered. The wind 

with a sigh 
Whispered. "Autumn is dying, cold winter 

is nigh;" 



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The trees looked so cheerless, and each 

seemed to know 
Their branches, now bare, must be covered 

with snow. 

"My life's work is o'er, I have found rest 

at last; 
Soon I shall be numbered with things of the 

past; 
But will you remember the things I now 

sayV 
If you wish to find peace, they will shoAv 

you the way." 

The following Sabbath this story he told; 
To me 'twas more precious than silver or 

gold ; 
And more than one heart he robbed of its 

grief. 
By repeating the story of a little brown leaf. 



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The Resurrection 



Man is but mortal here below; 

So teaches inspu-ation. 
All who believe when they receive 

The story of creation, 
Adore God's plan in forming man, 

Which makes him not immortal; 
Thus when we die, we do not fly 

To heaven's shining portal. 

"I came to seek and save the lost;" 

These words by Christ were spoken, 
This sacred truth should stand a proof 

That heaven's richest token 
Is He who gave himself to save 

Man from the dark reflection, 
That he should fall with none to call 

Forth by a resurrection. 

If we believe that Jesus died 

And rose again in power. 
Why should we weep for those who sleep? 

The resun-ection hour 
Is drawing near, when loved ones dear 

Whom death from us did sever, 
Clothed in Christ's might and robes of light,. 

We'll meet to part with never. 



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The resurrection is our hope, 

We trust the Lord of heaven; 
Death cannot keep her silent sleep, 

The promise has been given: 
Christ comes to save. Forth from the grave 

When he as King descending. 
Saints shall arise to seize the prize 

With shouts of victory blending. 

Oh, blessed hope! Ave may rejoice. 

Though here awhile in sorrow 
We'll watch and pray for the glad day. 

The dawning of that morrow, 
When all the gloom of death's dark tomb 

With Satan's last deception, 
Away shall flee and cease to be. 

Lost in tne resurrection. 






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An Angel's Warning 



Sinner, hearken to the story. 
Earth is lightened with a glory. 

From on high. 
Lo, an angel with great power. 
Warning gives of a dark hour. 

Drawing nigh. 
Fierce the conflict just before us. 
Gloomy clouds now hover o'er us. 

Heed the cry. 
Babylon the habitation. 
Of uncleanness. fornication. 
In her sins our once proud nation, 

Sinketh low. 
Church and state a union plighted. 
Libertj' of conscience blighted. 

Sad our home. 
Protestants no more protesting. 
Sunday sacredness requesting. 

Bow to Rome. 
All in vain the angel's w^arning. 
Church and state the message scorning, 

Seek their OAvn. 
For amid untold confusion. 
Congress passed a resolution. 
Which makes void our constitution. 

Freedom dies. 



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Now the beast of Revelation, 
Finds liis image in our nation, 

Smiling pope, 
Protestants their service lending, 
Priests and popeiy befriending. 

Blinded grope. 
With the mother church alluring, 
Civil power fast securing, 

Where is hope? 
Hark! the angel cries awaken! 
All thy freedom Rome has taken, 
With the law of God forsaken. 

Sin abounds. 

Can you not discern the harlot, 
Gorgeous robe, purple and scarlet? 

This her pride. 
Look again upon earth's waters, 
See Rome's fascinating daughters, 

By her side; 
Mounting now the beast together, 
Every sacred tie to sever, 

Swift they ride. 
Cruel Rome! all earthly dower, 
Now invested in thy power. 
Brings to earth her darkest hour 

Ever known. 

While the saints are watching, yearning^ 
Waiting for their Lord s returning, 

Hope revives. 
Now the enemy pursuing. 



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All his energies renewing, 

Seek their lives. 
But each saint on Christ relying, 
Jesus, needed strength supplying, 

Harder strives. 
While the Saviour's voice they're hearing, 
Through the Gospel truths, how cheering, 
Their redemption now is nearing. 

Blessed hope! 

Christian, trust a little longer. 

Faith and hope and love grow stronger. 

By the fight. 
In the heart a light that's beaming, 
Richer than the sunlight streaming. 

Scatters night. 
Soon a triumph to you given, 
Every foe the God of heaven 

Shall affright. 
Sinner haste! accept salvation, 
Pardon, peace and consolation. 
Unto you this invitation 

Christ extends. 

Worship thou the God of heaven. 
Perfect peace shall then be given. 

Seek the right. 
Liberty in Christ receiving, 
All his promises believing, 

God is light. 
He will banish all your sadness, 
Turn your mourning into gladness, 



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Trust his might. 
Shrink from earth's beguiling pleasure, 
Seek a more enduring treasure, 
Love divine and without measure, 

Heaven's gift. 



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